Answers

Subtract 35/30 from 50/70

1^st number: 50/70, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

50/70 - 35/30 is -19/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   35/30 = 35 × 7/30 × 7 = 245/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   150/210 - 245/210 = 150 - 245/210 = -95/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/42

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